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The Kinks were an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, North London, by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in 1964. Categorized in the United States as a British Invasion band, The Kinks are recognized as one of the most important and influential rock acts of the era. Their music was influenced by a wide range of genres, including rhythm and blues, British music hall, folk, and country. Ray Davies (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Dave Davies (lead guitar, vocals) remained members throughout the group’s 32-year run. Original members Pete Quaife (bass guitar, vocals) and Mick Avory (drums and percussion) were replaced by John Dalton in 1969 and Bob Henrit in 1984, respectively. Dalton was in turn replaced by Jim Rodford in 1978. Keyboardist Nicky Hopkins accompanied the band during studio... Read on...

• Rank
• Artist
• Song
• Year
• Points

• 1
• The Kinks
• You Really Got Me
• 1964
• 911

• 2
• The Kinks
• Waterloo Sunset
• 1967
• 852

• 3
• The Kinks
• Lola
• 1970
• 602

• 4
• The Kinks
• Come Dancing
• 1983
• 458

• 5
• The Kinks
• Sunny Afternoon
• 1966
• 366

• 6
• The Kinks
• This Time Tomorrow
• 1970
• 205

• 7
• The Kinks
• All Day And All Of The Night
• 1964
• 204

• 8
• The Kinks
• Apeman
• 1970
• 139

• 9
• The Kinks
• Victoria
• 1969
• 137

• 10
• The Kinks
• Strangers
• 1966
• 137

• 11
• The Kinks
• Living On A Thin Line
• 2008
• 120

• 12
• The Kinks
• Celluloid Heroes
• 2008
• 112

• 13
• The Kinks
• Mr. Pleasant
• 1967
• 112

• 14
• The Kinks
• Celluliod Heroes
• 1972
• 106

• 15
• The Kinks
• Death Of A Clown
• 1967
• 90

• 16
• The Kinks
• Days
• 1968
• 86

• 17
• The Kinks
• Have A Cuppa Tea
• 2013
• 80

• 18
• The Kinks
• Dandy
• 1966
• 74

• 19
• The Kinks
• Maximum Consumption
• 1972
• 58

• 20
• The Kinks
• Brainwashed
• 1969
• 58

• 21
• The Kinks
• 20th Century Man
• 2013
• 58

• 22
• The Kinks
• Better Things
• 2009
• 58

• 23
• The Kinks
• Alcohol
• 2008
• 58

• 24
• The Kinks
• Autumn Almanac
• 2008
• 58

• 25
• The Kinks
• Susannah'S Still Alive
• 2007
• 58

• 26
• The Kinks
• Oklahoma U.s.a.
• 2014
• 53

• 27
• The Kinks
• Do It Again
• 1968
• 53

• 28
• The Kinks
• Well Respected Man
• 2008
• 35

• 29
• The Kinks
• Picture Book
• 1964
• 30

• 30
• The Kinks
• The Contenders
• 2000
• 30

• 31
• The Kinks
• Skin And Bone
• 2013
• 30

• 32
• The Kinks
• Get Back In Line
• 1990
• 30

• 33
• The Kinks
• Father Christmas
• 1977
• 30

• 34
• The Kinks
• You Can’t Stop The Music
• 2013
• 30

• 35
• The Kinks
• Stop Your Sobbing
• 2009
• 30

• 36
• The Kinks
• Powerman
• 2012
• 30

• 37
• The Kinks
• Little Bit Of Emotion
• 2008
• 30

• 38
• The Kinks
• (Wish I Could Fly Like)...
• 2006
• 30

• 39
• The Kinks
• Don'T Forget To Dance
• 1983
• 30

• 40
• The Kinks
• Where Have All The Good Times...
• 1964
• 30

• 41
• The Kinks
• Sleepwalker
• 1977
• 30

• 42
• The Kinks
• Low Budget
• 1979
• 30

• 43
• The Kinks
• Destroyer
• 2009
• 24

• 44
• The Kinks
• Arthur
• 1968
• 18

• 45
• The Kinks
• I’m In Disgrace
• 2000
• 0

• 46
• The Kinks
• Big Sky
• 2005
• 0

• 47
• The Kinks
• Rosie Won'T You Please Come...
• 1966
• 0

• 48
• The Kinks
• Predictable
• 2000
• 0

• 49
• The Kinks
• Dedicated Follower Of Fashion
• 1966
• 0

• 50
• The Kinks
• Yo-Yo
• 2000
• 0